| GO TO FINE CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE | ABOUT | CURRENT ISSUE | PAST ISSUES | NEWS HEADLINES | CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS | RETAIL FOODSERVICE |
News
Las Vegas Market Hosts Housewares Design Awards Celebration
LAS VEGAS – (December 1, 2016) – For the first time ever, Las Vegas Market will host the Housewares Design Awards Gala, a celebration of winners and finalists in 12 categories, on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. During the two hour reception, 60 finalists will be recognized; 12 “Best in Category” winners will be announced; a trio of “Best of the Best” overall products — Gold, Silver and Bronze winners— will be feted; and the inaugural “Design Influencer of the Year” award will be presented to Mo Mullen, director of business development for West Elm LOCAL. “Las Vegas Market recognizes the ... |
|
The Daily Crave’s Continued Sales Growth Spurs More Hiring into 2017
Folsom, CA – November 30, 2016 The Daily Crave, one of the fastest growing better-for-you snack brands, is pleased to introduce Lisa Mosher as our new Regional Business Manager representing East Coast accounts. Lisa will help manage The Daily Crave’s enormous growth in the east and continue the expansion of the brand in distribution, displays and overall sales activity. Lisa possesses over 20 years of experience in the Food and Beverage industry. Prior to joining TDC, Lisa’s success at Hain-Celestial Group included multiple positions including Sales Representative, Regional Sales Manager, and Trade System Manager & Corporate Trainer. Lisa has ... |
|
Susan G. Komen® Announces Two-Year Partnership Extension with Eggland's Best Eggs
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Eggland's Best (EB) is honored to continue its support in the fight to end breast cancer with a two year partnership extension with Susan G. Komen® that includes a $100,000 donation, regardless of sales from 2017-2018. 2017 will mark the eighth year of Eggland's Best's commitment to helping fund Komen's mission to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. "We are thrilled to continue our ongoing partnership with Eggland's Best," said Christina Alford, Komen SVP of Development. "In ... |
|
What to Taste in 2017: McCormick Predicts the Future of Flavor
For nearly two decades, this much-anticipated annual report from McCormick has predicted emerging flavors – like chipotle chilies, coconut water and peri-peri sauce – that are now found everywhere from restaurants to retail shelves and kitchen cabinets. "This year, the Flavor Forecast identifies cutting-edge flavors that help chefs, tastemakers and home cooks refresh their menus," said McCormick Executive Chef Kevan Vetter. "Discover a new all-purpose seasoning – Baharat. It's a fragrant, Eastern Mediterranean blend of spices such as cumin, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg and more. Sprinkle over warm, seasonal soups, stir into tomato-based sauces, or add to your favorite chicken ... |
|
The Rudin family Announces The Passing Of Jack Rudin
With great sadness, the Rudin family announces the passing of Jack Rudin, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, and great great-uncle. Jack was Chairman of Rudin Management Company and one of New York City’s leading real estate builders and owners. He was also a most dedicated and generous philanthropist. Jack loved New York, and along with his late brother, Lewis, carried on the tradition of their parents, Samuel and May, in business and public service. Jack was born in the Bronx on June 28, 1924, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on December 4, 2016. Jack served ... |
|
Kombucha Maker KeVita, PepsiCo Make Deal
PepsiCo Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KeVita, a leading North American creator of fermented probiotic and kombucha beverages. The transaction will expand PepsiCo's health and wellness offerings in the premium chilled beverage space. "I am pleased to welcome KeVita into the PepsiCo family. Under the leadership of CEO Bill Moses, KeVita has become an innovative, high–growth brand that is transforming the functional beverage space," said Chris Lansing, general manager and vice president, PepsiCo Premium Nutrition. "This announcement is further evidence of PepsiCo's focus on delivering Performance with Purpose by continuing to evolve our health and wellness offerings to meet ... |
|
Sur La Table Receives $20 Million Investment From Capitala
Capitala Group, a provider of capital to lower and traditional middle market companies, has invested $20 million in Sur La Table Inc., a premium chain retailer of a variety of upscale cooking and dining supplies. Capitala Finance Corp., a business development company managed by Capitala, invested $15 million of senior secured debt, with the remaining $5 million invested by Capitala Group affiliated funds. Based out of Seattle, Sur La Table is a multi-channel retailer that sells through 132 stores in the United States, as well as through its catalog, website and gift registry. It offers a broad selection of premium ... |
|
Zipongo Acquires FillMyFork to Expand Offerings
Zipongo has acquired the team and assets of FillMyFork, a provider of healthy cooking recommendations, nutrition rewards, passive tracking of grocery purchases and related analytics. The acquisition aids Zipongo, a leading personalized digital nutrition platform, in its expansion of its food benefits management offering to health plans, employers and health systems. Zipongo provides digital dietary assessment, nutrition counseling, advanced personalization using Nutriomics data, meal planning, cooking tools, grocery delivery, discounts, rewards and guided meal ordering. Arun Nijhawan and Kartik Shastri founded FillMyFork in 2014 with a mission to help people incorporate evidence-based nutrition into their daily lives. FillMyFork employs incentive ... |
|
Vermont Creamery Wins Nine Awards at International Competition
Vermont Creamery was once again recognized for excellence in cheesemaking, taking home nine World Cheese Awards at the annual competition held in St. Sebastian, Spain. Feta, Bijou and Quark all earned silver; the newest aged cheese, St. Albans (shown here), took bronze, as did Cremont, Coupole, Bonne Bouche, Fresh Crottin and Crumbled Goat Cheese with Cranberry and Tarragon. “It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized amongst our industry peers on the world stage,” said Allison Hooper, co-founder and CEO, Vermont Creamery. “We’re so proud of our entire team’s dedication to innovation and quality.” “Nine World Cheese Awards is a terrific ... |
|
Ripert, Bourdain Team Up to Launch Chocolate Bar
Williams-Sonoma announced the exclusive launch of a chocolate collaboration between Eric Ripert and Anthony Bourdain called the Good & Evil Chocolate Bar. Inspired by the friendship and personalities of Ripert and Bourdain, the chocolate has been crafted in the traditional European style by master chocolatier Christopher Curtin of Éclat Chocolate using Fair Trade organic cacao beans. The bar is distinguished by its smoothness and intensely complex flavor that combines the pleasures of "good" food with the heavenly "evil" of pure indulgence. “We are proud to be working with these guys and to be the exclusive retailer of their sinfully delicious ... |
